Blackberries Ice Cream & Coffee Lounge
710 E 26th Avenue in Historic Five Points
Denver, CO 80205
303 830-3156
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December 14 - January 31, 2009
True Colors of Ghana Art Exhibit at Blackberries in Denver
Paintings and mosaics of Kayem Alifui of Ghana Now at Blackberries: new large format acrylic paintings with Ghana fabric and hand-painted paper mosaics. Kayem Alifui is a master painter, woodcarver and mosaic designer. Kayem blends traditional and original elements, with words, acrylic paints and Ghana fabrics to come up with bold, joyful paintings. He also hand-paints paper and creates unique mosaics with themes of both traditional (Adinkra symbols) and contemporary (Boulder flatirons scene). Kayem Alifui is co-founder of
Global Faawonu Organization, encouraging you to Reach Out to give street kids a voice and a hand. "These kids are our responsibility," says Kayem. "We can each find a way to help by reaching out." Learn more about the artist,
Kayem Alifui of Ghana.
Art available for purchase: joan@positiveenergyworks.com 303-875-7151
February 2009
Adinkra Art of Ghana Art Exhibit at Blackberries in Denver
Paintings by Nii Noi Mensah of Ghana
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